H.R. 6945 · 119th Congress

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

Introduced on Jan 6, 2026 by Michelle Fischbach (R-MN-7). 15 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Jan 26, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jan 6, 2026
Cosponsors
15
0 from the other party
Policy area
Families
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Family planning and birth control
  • Family services
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • Sex and reproductive health
  • State and local government operations
  • Women's health

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 6, 2026). Public domain.

Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

This bill provides statutory authority for states to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for pregnancy centers that (1) support protecting the life of the mother and the unborn child; and (2) offer resources and services to mothers, fathers, and families, including relationship counseling, prenatal and pregnancy education, pregnancy testing, diapers, baby clothes, and material supports.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Michelle FischbachR-MN-7Sponsor

Republicans · 15

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Recommit
    Jan 21, 2026· House· Procedural· Failed 209–213
  2. On Passage
    Jan 21, 2026· House· Passage· Passed 215–209

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Jan 6, 2026Introduced in House
  2. Jan 6, 2026Introduced in House
  3. Jan 6, 2026 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  4. Jan 14, 2026 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Jan 14, 2026 · HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
  6. Jan 20, 2026 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1009 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359 and H.J. Res. 140. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
  7. Jan 21, 2026 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1139-1147)
  8. Jan 21, 2026 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359 and H.J. Res. 140. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
  9. Jan 21, 2026 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6945.
  10. Jan 21, 2026 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  11. Jan 21, 2026 · HouseMs. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1147)
  12. Jan 21, 2026 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  13. Jan 21, 2026 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6945, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Moore (WI) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  14. Jan 21, 2026 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)
  15. Jan 21, 2026 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 36).House · Roll call 36
  16. Jan 21, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139)House · Roll call 37
  17. Jan 21, 2026 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 37). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1139)House · Roll call 37
  18. Jan 21, 2026 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  19. Jan 26, 2026 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Committees

Committees and subcommittees the measure was referred to.

Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. Power to Decide3 reports
    $54.8K reported (all issues)
  2. HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC.2 reports
    $120K reported (all issues)
  3. National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners2 reports
    $48K reported (all issues)
  4. Susan B Anthony List2 reports
    $800K reported (all issues)
  5. CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS1 report
    $60K reported (all issues)
  6. Disability Rights Education & Defense, Inc.1 report
    $10K reported (all issues)
  7. FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL1 report
  8. GUTTMACHER INSTITUTE1 report
  9. Heritage Action for America1 report
    $250K reported (all issues)
  10. NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER ACTION FUND1 report
    $85K reported (all issues)
  11. National Council of Jewish Women1 report
    $10K reported (all issues)
  12. National Right Life Committee1 report
    $30.8K reported (all issues)
  13. PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND INC.1 report
    $64.3K reported (all issues)
  14. Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.1 report
    $176K reported (all issues)
  15. REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2025, 2026.

Sources and method

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.